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Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Parenting is a handful. It’s never been an easy job, and ideally, it would never be a job that only one person bears the full responsibility of. Back in the day, people were a part of communities. In these communities, they could rely on others to watch their children, other women and grandparents. Nowadays, there’s a lot (maybe too much) pride in what it means to be a ‘mom.’ Moms are supposed to be seen as superheroes, as people whose purpose is to sacrifice…

The reality of this weird world is that kids these days have about a 50/50 chance for their parents to stay together and not get a divorce (46% divorce rate in America alone). That means many kids have to deal with a possibly inevitable rift between their parents, which is quite a challenging experience, to say the least. It is incredibly hard to be a kid of divorce and not blame yourselves for the rift between your parents. The daughter in this Reddit story, surely felt like she had a hand wit…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. In the year 2024, you can never assume tradition is a given anymore . People have all their own individual, creative, and unique ideas about how to live their lives. Instead of just signing the contract of conventionality, people of all genders and ages are taking matters into their own hands. They’re scraping away at the past and carving a new version of the present and future. This is especially true for modern relationships. When it was once customary to me…

It's amazing, or rather shocking, how far people are willing to go to avoid facing the consequences of their actions. Lies and deception all just so they won't have to admit to the mistakes they made. All that until, inevitably, the truth comes out, and all the relationships they build on top of those lies face destruction. The father in this Reddit story is now facing the destruction of the relationship he has with his son because he tried to hide the truth about his birth. The father was marr…

You should always prioritize your family while upholding a strong bond with them. Having said that, setting boundaries for how you want to be treated is also crucial to safeguarding your mental welfare and privacy. The story below is an account of a frustrated 16-year-old girl. The original poster (OP) is a daughter of divorced parents. Throughout the post, the original poster relays the reasons she feels more comfortable living with her father in comparison to her mother. Thus, make sure to re…

“Marrying him would most likely end in a divorce certificate being drawn up and signed for the ex-Mr. and Mrs. Smith…”

There is a common misconception that all marriages end happily ever after. However, if a pair finds that they are no longer compatible, they may decide to end the relationship. The account of the frustrated daughter is presented in the story below. There are three siblings involved, one of whom is the original poster (OP). The parents had an amicable separation a few years ago after deciding they could no longer be married. But the father's hurried second marriage following the divorce shocked…

Your family should come first at all times. That being said, whom would you classify as family? Do your family members represent the people you were born into or are they the ones who have supported you through good times and bad? The story that follows describes the dissatisfied stepdaughter. The original poster (OP) tells her story in a Reddit thread. In the piece, she mentions that following her parents' divorce approximately ten years ago, her mother remarried and had three additional child…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the universe. When it comes to dating and marriage, there are some commandments that stand true for any healthy relationship. Without these fundamentals , there’s no use striving for the relationship to stay and be healthy. Let’s discuss some of them: honesty, communication, respect, and consideration, just to name a few. Honesty: the ability and desire to be loyal to your partner behind their back, as well as to their face is crucial for a stable and health…

There are times, whether we like to admit it or not when our ego clouds our judgment and drives us to act against our moral convictions. The ex-husband's account of his frustrations is given below. The original poster (OP) recently went through a divorce. His marriage failed, as he made clear in the post, and a split was inevitable. Following the divorce, his now ex-wife was forced to return to work, which significantly reduced her quality of life. The ex-wife was affected by this change and th…

Welcome internet aficionados. We know you love the juicy, gossipy, upfront and personal stories about the collision of opinions, tastes, preferences, and personalities in families. When there’s drama between a wife and husband, it puts their marriage in a very difficult position. Imagine having to choose to stay with someone or divorce after all these years together. The essence of the problem is more in line with relationship fundamentals and the basic agreements that go into living with someo…

Never a good idea to lie, folks

A couple on the brink of divorce

A lot of skeletons have been coming out of the closet

Racking our brains trying to figure out men